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Supreme
Master Ching Hai
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American
Shao-Lin
What have we learnt from this movie? The first thing is humility -- do not show-off our "kung-fu" to everyone. The second thing is -- we have to fight if it is necessary. (Laughter) Yes! If it is beyond the limit of tolerance! Some people just won't change for the better if you don't beat them up; they just can't learn the lesson. Therefore, beat or scold them if it is really necessary. To be a good person doesn't mean talking sweet words all the time. No, no! When you see someone killing people right in front of your nose, would you still look on with folded arms and say: "I am a prize-boxer and I am not supposed to combat casually."
Humility doesn't mean stupidity. Do what you should do, and handle things according to the situation. Only then are you a real spiritual practitioner instead of a rigid idiot.
The
Lion King
Little Lion's father told him, "I am brave when I should be, and only this is true bravery!" Similarly, when we are new to spiritual practice, we are always very anxious. Our spiritual cultivation is still not stable and our meditation is not very good, yet we go out and boast. People feel uncomfortable with us. This is not the way to preach the Truth. It is more important to first purify our actions, speech and thoughts, and fulfill our obligations. When we have perfected ourselves spiritually, people will follow us even if we don't say anything. We might be doing the right thing, but if it is done at the wrong time and in the wrong place, then it is futile. This is where we should use our wisdom. If you think you are very clever and do everything in a rush, then it is not good!
Babe
You'll never look at a pig or a ham the same way after watching this movie.
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